She Found Motherhood Podcast

Kim Vopni, the vagina coach, joins us today to review the topic of Diastasis Recti!  We discuss what causes Diastasis recti, some ways to prevent it and most importantly how to recover from it!  Kim has a great course, which helps to prepare you for your childbirth experience and in the recovery postpartum! Prepare to Push  You can find Kim at www.vaginacoach.com or on instagram @va...

Louise chats with Dr. Sarah and shares her story of infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy after infertility and loss, and a birth experience that didn't necessarily go as planned!    https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass

Dr. Sarah chats with Alda Ngo, acupuncthrist and practitioner of Chinese Medicine and co-creator of the Mindfulness for Fertility about the power of mindfulness through your fertility journey and through pregnancy after loss or infertility.  https://mindfulnessforfertility.com/ Free Online Childbirth Prep Course April 24, 2021: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/preparing-for-childbirth

Prenatal Screening is such a complex discussion, so we have brought Dawn, who is a genetic counsellor at Life Labs to review the reasons some families may choose to get prenatal screening done in their pregnancy, and what options are available for families.  We discuss the differences between the options so that hopefully you can choose the option that is right for you!    Check out...

Dr. Sarah chats with Stefanie Miska, acupuncturist and herbalist, about alternative and complementary ways to support sleep in pregnancy!    https://focushealthclinic.com/ https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/store http://www.helgabeeryoga.com/ Awakening Fertility Real food for pregnancy Real food for gestational diabetes The first forty days The fourth Trimester

In this podcast we discuss fertility!  How does age affect fertility? What does ovarian reserve mean? Does being overweight or underweight affect my ability to get pregnant? What about substances when trying to conceive? We also discuss common medical conditions and their effect on fertility including Polycystic ovarian syndrome, thyroid abnormalities and fibroids.  Check out our free pr...

Dr. Alicia and Heidi Machnee, Registered Midwife, review the risks and benefits of immersion in water during labour and water birth to both the delivering parent and the newborn!  We review what reasons it may not be appropriate to consider a water birth and what safety factors your care providers need to think of to make sure it is the best experience for you and your baby!  Online Pren...

Drs. Sarah and Alicia review what low iron and anemia in pregnancy mean, and how they can affect your childbirth and newborn!  We review how to test your iron levels and what we recommend to treat low iron or anemia in pregnancy.  Check out Kidstar Nutrients who have an amazing iron supplement BioFe. kidstarnutrients.com SFH15 promo code: 15% off at Kidstarnutrients.com website. Kidstar...

Dr. Sarah chats with Emergency and Aesthetic Medicine physician Dr. Bri all about skincare in pregnancy and reviews the top questions they get about common skin conditions in pregnancy including acne, peri-oral dermatitis, and more!  Pregnancy to Parenthood Masterclass: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass Dr. Bri's IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctorbri/ Cosmetic Hot List:  https:...

Chelsea and Caitlin, the co-founders of the extremely popular IG Page @mamapsychologists share their birth stories and open up about the stress of giving birth during marital separation, preterm birth, and how they both worked through their own birth trauma.    Wondering how you can prepare for birth? Check out our online prenatal birth course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass J...

Katlin shares with Dr. Sarah her two very different birth experiences, from a post-dates induction to a spontaneous vaginal birth after cesarean. She talks about how the preparation she did for baby #2 helped her feel empowered and trust her body; they talk about how accessing reliable prenatal education and information and surrounding yourself with support can set you up for your best birth.&nbsp...

Dr. Sarah chats with Dr. Sierra Richard, Pharm D all things pregnancy, lactation, and TTC with the COVID vaccine. Dr. Sierra reviews the vaccine in detail, the ingredients, how it works and what the current recommendations are for pregnant and lactating people as well as those trying to conceive.    https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass   https://www.happypharmlife.com/   C...

Gestational Diabetes is defined as Diabetes occurring during pregnancy, that was not present prior to becoming pregnant. In our most recent podcast, we discuss gestational diabetes tips and gestational diabetes diet.  We also review what are the risk factors for gestational diabetes and how your baby can be affected by gestational diabetes.   If you want to create a birth plan get o...

PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome has many symptoms associated with it.   Some of the most common are irregular periods from lack of ovulation which can result in PCOS infertility.   Another common symptom Is PCOS acne, due to the increased levels of male hormones.    We come to a PCOS diagnosis by looking at common signs and symptoms that occur together.   We know that th...

Celia tells us about her homebirth during this podcast.  She discusses the preparation, including multiple discussions with her midwife and her homebirth checklist she used to get ready!  One homebirth was pre covid, and the other homebirth during covid.  www.shefoundhealth.ca Preparing your perineum - https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/perineal-massage

Melissa joins Dr. Alicia to discuss her birth story.  We discuss her recurrent miscarriages, first trimester bleeding, her need for a cerclage and the challenges of doing this all through a pandemic!  www.shefoundhealth.ca https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass  

Krysta, pelvic physiotherapist from Cairn Physiotherapy, discusses the role of pelvic physiotherapy in pregnancy, from pelvic floor dysfunction, joint aches and pains and how to prepare your pelvic floor for childbirth!   IG: @cairnphysiotherapy https://cairnphysiotherapy.ca/ She Found Health online prenatal Course Prepare to Push Course Preparing your Perineum - free download

Dr. Jasmina and Dr. Alicia both delivered their babies at term and their newborn babies both ended up spending days to weeks in the NICU!  They discuss their top 10 tips on how to make this an easier time.  They discuss breastfeeding, stress, relationships and how to communicate with care providers.  www.shefoundhealth.ca Top 5 Tips for Newborn Sleep www.firstdroplets.com

Noelle, a registered dietitian from Nourished Beginnings, joins us to discuss how we can use food to manage common symptoms in the first trimester of pregnancy.  We review dietary and lifestyle solutions for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, constipation and heartburn.   Nourished Beginnings: h ttps://www.nourishedbeginnings.ca/ Course: www.shefoundhealth.ca/resources Discount Code...

Sam and Megan, physiotherapists and moms share their birth stories and talk to us about plagiocephaly and torticollis in our sweet young babies!!! They are full of knowledge and lovely people to boot! http://www.islandkids.ca Instagram: @islandkidsphysio Tummy Time Blog : https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/blog/tummy-time

Drs. Sarah and Alicia review a Trial of Labour after Cesarean Section (TOLAC) and how to decide about whether to try for a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section (VBAC).  They discuss the reasons women want to try for a VBAC, who would have a better chance of having a successful vaginal delivery, and what are the risks of trying for a VBAC both on mom and the risks to the baby of trying for a v...

Drs. Sarah and Alicia discuss the 5 things you need to know about your newborn. They discuss newborn sleep, jaundice and how to treat jaundice, infant weight loss and how to make sure your baby is eating enough. They also discuss the transition baby’s make from childbirth through the first 10 minutes. Post partum must haves: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/postpartum-checklist   Top 5 Tips for...

Drs. Sarah and Alicia answer your top 7 questions for the postpartum period. From taking your iron pills, to sex postpartum. They discuss pelvic physio, exercise post delivery, birth control options and the safety of drinking alcohol while breastfeeding.  Online Prenatal Course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass Fertility awareness Video: https://youtu.be/jjxvO28oM-Y Pelvic Physio Pod...

Robyn, The Breastfeeding Dietitian, discusses her two natural births.  She also tells us about the struggles of getting pregnant with her first, and the surprise of how easily she did with her second!  She talks about how a tongue tie made breastfeeding a challenge with her first and how learning from her postpartum experience she was better able to prepare for the fourth trimester the s...

Dr. Shri Noel joins us and tells us about her birth story with her two kiddos, and how that has influenced her journey to help postpartum moms with their weight loss journey. She reviews her top 6 tips on how to improve your wellness during the fourth trimester. www.sbswellness.com IG: @sbswellness www.shefoundhealth.ca Pregnancy Posse